The Crazy Life

So I forgot the most important part of why I posted last. Thanks Christy for reminding me! I have an interview with Washington State University for vet school. This process has been so long and I've still got a long way to go, but this is a nice little boost. The whole thing starts in October, applications are due the first week of October. I had heard from three of the other schools (Colorado State University- will know about an interview the end of this month, University of California-Davis - will know of an interview in February, University of Pennsylvania - can be notified of an interview two weeks in advance all the way through March) but I had not heard a word from WSU until I got the letter the other day.

Also, last night I got to participate in the best family tradition. We pick a family in need and then do the "12 days of Christmas" to them. Last night was the fifth day so we did a couple of pineapples (they can be cut into golden rings :) ). I had to deliver last nights, usually dad and the young men do it because he is young men's president. Of course it is not easy, they have a window right by the door so I could only place it on the front porch. Plus they have a motion sensor light, but I think they are honoring our first night wishes to not try and catch your "pixie friends because they are small and their hearts couldn't handle a scare". Still gets your heart going when the light comes on!

Winter is here!

And I want out! I know people say they like four seasons, but is there anywhere where they aren't quite as extreme?! Granted we do not have the Wyoming wind, but snow, rain, freezing rain and sleet all in one day? Whew. So three of the Thoroughbreds are down in New Mexico, I'm not sure how they are doing, but I hope it's great!

I've posted some fun pictures, so enjoy!

McGee the Papillion, the picture is from last year, but it's festive


Two time Horse of the Year Curlin


Who totally would not want to stick their dog in a pillow case, it's only natural right?

Bad ear hair day for McGee, static and Papillions don't mix well

An elk I saw on the way to my grandparents, here they are a nuisance

We released these little gals (& guys?) in the spring on

Bet on the Bay, or little miss temper as I nicknamed her, she's still here in WA got hurt

The handsome devil Trigg. A Lapponian Herder puppy.